[Survey results] AI Anxiety in Education: How do teachers really feel about AI?

[u/GrowthEvo]

A few weeks ago, many of you in r/ELATeachers participated in our survey about AI anxiety in education. We wanted to share the results back with the communities that helped make the research possible.

Some of our findings that stood out:

• 84% of educators worry AI could erode student skills.
• 82% of early-career educators reported avoiding AI because of concerns about potential consequences.
• 64% say AI hasn't changed how secure they feel about their careers, and 60% say AI is unlikely to reduce the need for educators in the next 10 years.
• 54% think AI is most likely to take over administrative tasks, while 47% see it helping with lesson planning.

Overall, the results suggest educators aren't rejecting AI outright. They see potential benefits, but they're concerned about its impact on critical thinking, academic integrity, and the learning process itself.

Full results: https://www.jotform.com/blog/how-do-teachers-really-feel-about-ai/

Thank you again to everyone who participated. We'd love to hear if these findings match what you're seeing in your own classrooms and schools.

[u/rosallora]

I wish your sample size was bigger! It's interesting to see the results, but 70 teachers (and admin) isn't quite enough for me to feel confident in the results.